sterling silver

British  

noun

1. an alloy containing not less than 92.5 per cent of silver, the remainder usually being copper

2. sterling-silver articles collectively

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sterling silver Scientific  

/ stûr′lĭng /

1. An alloy that contains at least 92.5 percent silver and up to 7.5 percent copper or another metal, used to make jewelry and silverware.

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Example Sentences

Other highlights include a sterling silver exemplar of “Box of Smile,” which is a small box containing a mirror inside.

From Salon

She has an eagle eye for clothing with “100% cotton” on the tag or sterling silver jewelry stamped with a tiny “925,” indicating the quality of material.

From MarketWatch

After a half-century in the business, she maintained her passion for fashion—sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, Scandinavian sweaters, Eileen Fisher sandals—but didn’t keep a large wardrobe.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's crazy as our websites are completely different. I sell sterling silver, dainty pieces and engagement jewellery," she said.

From BBC

Frier, France’s consul general in Los Angeles, was preparing to host a party and the 25-pound sterling silver objet d’art was the guest of honor.

From Los Angeles Times